The following slides are designed to assist Maryland Small Businesses in applying for the Economic Injury Disaster Loans offered through SBA. We provide documents in different languages to help you understand eligibility requirements, fill out applications, and answer frequently asked questions.To apply for an EIDL loan or advance, a business must complete an online application on the SBA website. Applicants must show the ability to repay all loans. Collateral Requirements. Any business with up to 500 employees is eligible for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan ("EIDL"). Similar eligibility criteria as applicable to PPP Loans apply. You do not have to talk to a banker. Your loan can be approved based solely on your credit score. Find out how to apply for a small business disaster loan if your business suffered damage and is in a presidentially declared disaster area.